ACEP WRE Easement Repair (Dike Repair)-Madison Township, Perry County, Ohio

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is soliciting bids for a Wetland Reserve Easement Repair project along Mt. Perry Road in Madison Township, Perry County, Ohio, focused on dike repair and associated restoration activities under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. The project requires construction services including mobilization and demobilization, excavation, earthfill placement, rock riprap installation, and seeding, sprigging, and mulching across approximately 1.38 acres, with precise specifications outlined in seven construction documents and eleven maps and drawings. The work is governed by detailed technical standards, including material requirements for riprap under Specification 523, erosion control protocols under Specification 5, and strict compliance with Ohio seed labeling laws per Section 907.03 of the Revised Code. Contractors must adhere to federal and state wage determinations, Buy American requirements for construction materials, and OSHA safety standards under 29 CFR parts 1926 and 1910, including submission of a written safety program and a preconstruction safety meeting with the Contracting Officer’s representative. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price, sealed bid under FAR Part 14, with a total small business set-aside, requiring bidders to be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and to submit an SF 24 Bid Bond. All proposals must be emailed to Bobby Copenny by 2:00 p.m. CT on June 26, 2026, and must include completed SF 1442 forms, signed and dated, along with any non-SAM representations and certifications. Performance is mandatory within a 47-day window beginning no later than 10 calendar days after award, with a firm completion date of September 16, 2026. The Government retains full inspection rights throughout the project, and contractors are responsible for all quality control, recordkeeping, and post-construction site restoration. Payments will be processed through the IPP system or via government purchase card, with inquiries directed to the USDA National Finance Center. Site visits are strongly encouraged but not mandatory, with the primary point of contact for technical questions being Joe Lehman. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov by June 22, 2026.